Giving & Service

Loaves & Fishes Coat (and warm items) Drive

October

The 17th Annual Loaves & Fishes coat drive will accepting donations during October at Immanuel! We are able to accept new & gently used coats, hoodies and other items of warmth (socks & gloves). All sizes needed (men, women & children)! Hotel size samples of shampoo will be received. Details...

Men Serve Breakfast at Simpson

Saturday, October 1

Immanuel is scheduled to serve breakfast at Simpson Shelter (2740 1st Ave S, Mpls). We are in need of 5-8 volunteers 

Details:

• Meet at Immanuel at 6:15 a.m. (yes – its early!) to carpool as there is limited parking available at the Shelter
• Upon arrival at the shelter, cook a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, eggs and fruit – serve it to about 30 guests at 8 a.m. and then clean up.  (There is an handbook of procedures and guidelines that will be sent to all volunteers).
• Volunteers must be fully vaccinated and wear a face mask while at the shelter as per Simpson guidelines. Please review Simpson's COVID procedures before volunteering.
• Food is ordered in advance and delivered to Simpson during the week before our group is scheduled to serve.
• We return to Immanuel at about 9:30 a.m.

If you are willing and available to volunteer please let David Beach know: davidalanbeach@gmail.com

PROP Shop Hospitality

When:

• October 6th (2:30pm-6pm),
• October 7th (9:30pm-12:30pm), and
• October 8th (9:30-12:30pm)

What: Each October PROP Shop in Eden Prairie distributes winter coats, snow pants, hats and mittens to children who are in their Family Service Program. This year the distribution drive will be taking place at Immanuel and we are looking for volunteers to help serve coffee and cookies to families while they come to pick out their new winter gear.

Sign up to volunteer or to provide baked goods!  

Fall Grounds Cleanup

Saturday, October 22, 8 a.m. - Noon

It's time to clean-up our church grounds in preparation for winter! Projects include, raking, trimming, washing windows, and more. If you have gloves, rakes, trimmers please bring them. Come for as long as you can. Treats and warm community provided! Contact Mark Arvidson or see details and signup online.

Diaper Squad

Support our partner Redeemer Lutheran as they help with a food shelf in their neighborhood. Donations of diapers, baby wipes and sanitary pads are needed - these items are in high demand for families accessing food shelves.

Sign up online to donate or deliver diapers: Donations

Habitat for Humanity Project

Tuesday, October 4 - Chaska

Volunteers needed to work on a Habitat home in Chaska:
- Construction team; bring lunch for the workers; take photos
- No experience required.
- Minimum age 16 for construction volunteers.
- Contact Ruth Lunde at lundeworld@yahoo.com or Lynn Swanson at 952.974.1689.

Not only do we build a home, we build community, putting our faith into action.

If you are interested in either or both dates, please contact Ruth Lunde at lundeworld@yahoo.com or Lynn Swanson at 952.974.1689.

Blood Drive

Wednesday, Nov. 9. 2 - 6 p.m.

There is an urgent need for blood donations, now more than ever! Please go to the MBC website for this drive as soon as possible to sign-up. There are options to make either a standard whole blood or double red cell donation. Thank you for giving the gift of life! More...

Anna's Craft Sale

Sunday, Nov. 6, 8 a.m. - Noon

Inspired by Anna, a youth leader at Immanuel, this annual craft sale has donated funds for those who suffer from housing insecurity. This year a NEW recipient of the funds has been named! All proceeds will benefit our partner ministry at Redeemer Center for Life in North Minneapolis. CRAFTERS ARE NEEDED! Contact savannah@immanuel.us for details.

Tech Booth Volunteers Needed

Volunteers needed for our Screen Team and Livestream Team

Volunteers are needed in our tech booth to advance slides (Screen Team) and livestream (Stream Team). Teens and adults welcome! Training is provided! Please contact martin@immanuel.us if you're interested. Learn more...

Flowers for Worship

Help beautify our sanctuary for Worship!

• Altar flowers can be given in memory of or in celebration of an event or person.
• Your gift will be recognized in the pre-service scrolling announcements.
• You can even give flowers now to enhance the beauty of our livestreamed worship.
• Signing up is a 2-step process: 1) Select an available Sunday. 2) Pay online (or drop a check off at the church office).

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